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Hatridge, Blackmar win titles Paul Hatridge says he got the “monkey off his back” winning his first Men’s Senior Club Championship and Carol Blackmar won her 19th Women’s Club Championship over a busy weekend. Hatridge shot a 72-72 and won by six strokes over defending champion Jeff Davis. “My game is lots of pars,” said Hatridge. But it was different over Saturday and Sunday for Hatridge who had ten birdies, six bogeys and two double bogeys, he said. “It was topsy turvy. It was good to fight through some adversity. It felt good to put together a couple of good rounds,” said Hatridge. He’s felt he should be competitive, so it was satisfying to win – especially after his Saturday start, a double bogey on #1. Continued on next page
Paul Hatridge with Men’s Senior trophy.
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Continued from previous page But he birdied three holes on the front to end up 1-over. After struggling a little more on the back nine, Hatridge birdied 15, 16 and 17 to finish 1-under for his even-round 72. “I got up and down on 15, hit a gap wedge on 16 and made the putt, bounced it onto the green on 17 to three feet,” he said, adding the flag was up front. Hatridge finished Saturday with a two-shot lead over Samuel Bliven and three shots ahead of Robert Epps. On Sunday, Hatridge shot two-under on the front, then had more adversity. “I fanned a four-iron to the right on #10,” leading to a bogey. He parred #11 after hitting a tree off the tee. He hooked a drive on #12, leading to bogey and also bogeyed #13. But he birdied a few holes coming in to win comfortably. “I was happy both days I finished strong and had a respectable score each day. I wanted to shoot under par, but it was hot and super windy,” he said. Davis also shot a 72 Sunday to finish second with Bryan Grove and Dan Dibble tied for third, two shots back of Davis. Please see page 7
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From left: Jeff Davis, Paul Hatridge, Bryan Grove.
From left: Butch Wisehart, Rob Webster, Michael Fuentes.
From left: Sam Bliven, Dan Dibble, Donald Clark.
From left: Robert Epps, David Krams, David Douglas.
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From left: Danny Brooks, Mike Sutton.
From left: Lyle Murphey, Jeff Bragg, Peter Walker.
From left: Steve Green, Jack Manning.
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Continued from page 3 Grove won the Net Senior title. On the first day, Grove played with Hatridge and Davis. They play a lot of golf together at the Club. Grove has won the senior title twice and the Club Championship once. Davis has a Club Championship title and multiple senior titles. “I told Paul you need to play good and get your name on this trophy – and he did,” said Grove. Please see next page
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Continued from page 7 Grove was a bit surprised to win the Net title, feeling he didn’t play as well as he hoped. “I didn’t expect it, but I’ll take it,” he said. He’s getting back into competitive golf after back surgery a year ago. “It was my first tournament in a while. It was nice getting back out there,” Grove said.
Women’s Club Championships Blackmar easily won her two match play rounds to capture her 19th title and was thrilled to shoot a 31 on the front side in the championship match Sunday. “It was pretty exciting to shoot 31 for me,” said Blackmar, who saw her Please see next page
Golf Continued from page 8 husband Phil at the turn. “I told him I was five under and he said, ‘what?’” she said. She eagled #2 Sunday, then birdied #3, #5 and #7. Even though her match was done early on the back nine, Blackmar shot 38 on the back, sinking a birdie on #18 to shoot 69. “I wanted to see what I could shoot,” she said, with bumps on #12 and #13. “It was a good day for golf for me.” But she didn’t have time to pose with the trophy festooned with her name. She had to drive to Austin for practice rounds for the Texas Cup at the Barton Creek Crenshaw Course. She was on the South team that was beaten by the North team after fourball and foursomes Monday and individual matches Tuesday. She Continued on page 11 Carol Blackmar last year with Women’s Club Championship trophy.
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From left: Shawn Pettus, Carol Blackmar, Lynae Canales, Melanie Durst-Douglas.
Golf Continued from page 9 won her three matches but was disappointed the South team didn’t win. Even though she’s won the club title so many times, she recently returned to competitive golf after coaching at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. “It’s good to see my game going in the right direction and I’m enjoying competing again,” she said. Stephanie Hamilton won the first-ever Ladies Net Championship, posting 105 points using the Stableford scoring system. She finished five points ahead of Sacnicte Trevino’s 100. She was consistent enough on the first day – not making pars but not playing horrible – then making enough pars on Sunday to win, which surprised her, she said. “It was not on my bingo card,” said Hamilton, who credited her husband David with caddying for her and helping their group with rules. She also credited Op36 for improving her game, which she called “the best decision I’ve made as an adult.” Continued on page 12
From left: Carol Blackmar, Melanie Durst-Douglas. From left: Shawn Pettus, Lynae Canales.
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Continued from page 11 “We were horrible when we started. Whenever we hit the ball in the air, we’d be excited. We all went through it together and improved so much,” she said. Playing has made her feel like a kid again. “You meet great people who become friends for life. We have women who are doctors, lawyers, CEOs, stay-at-home moms,” said Hamilton, a Realtor. “It’s exciting to have something for ourselves.” Her game also got a boost when she realized she was a left-handed golfer and got the right clubs, she said.
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From left: Stephanie Hamilton, Sacnicte Trevino, Meghan Fuentes. Stephanie Hamilton points to her winning score.
From left: Amy Clubb, Jennifer Grove, Scarlett Reese.
From left: Kellie Shipley, Jackie Bliven.
Letter from Joe
Joe R. Mitchell Jr. PGA Head Golf Professional
Women really stepping up their games; one favorite club can build confidence Hello to all our amazing CCCC Members! Thank you to everyone for making our tournaments, clinics and OP36 classes so successful. We held the Senior Men’s and Ladies Club Championships this past weekend. We had 19 men play in the Senior divisions and 12 ladies participate in our dualformatted championship. Congratulations to Paul Hatridge for winning the Senior Club Championship with even-par rounds of 72-72 over the weekend. Brian Grove won the Net Senior Title with rounds of 74-70. Carol Blackmar Men’s Senior and Women’s club championship trophies.
Letter from Joe defended her title with wins over Melanie Durst-Douglas and then over Shawn Pettus in the Championship Match. Lynae Canales won the consolation match over Melanie Durst-Douglas on Sunday. In our first-ever Women’s Net Championship we conducted a two-day Stableford scoring event. This is a format where you get points for bogeys, pars, birdies and eagles. Stephanie Hamilton captured the title by earning 105 points over two days! Congratulations to all 12 of our ladies for competing! We are definitely seeing the ladies’ golf programs growing here at the Club. I’m so proud of all of them for their hard work. Their games are getting better every day!
We had a busy BUC Days We had a busy Monday hosting the annual BUC Days tournament with 132 players participating! Lots of good scores were shot and great food was consumed.
Battle of the Ages This week we host the Battle of the Ages, the annual old vs. young competition. Thirty-six players are participating in this Ryder Cup-style format. The “More Experienced” gentlemen are the defending champions and 54 points will be up for grabs over the two days of competition. Good luck to both teams. I’ll have complete results next week.
FYI: Port of Corpus Christi Tournament next Friday A week from today, Sept. 25, we’re hosting the Port of Corpus Christi Tournament at 8:30 a.m.
Letter from Joe
Par Fore the Course By Joe R. Mitchell Jr. PGA Head Golf Professional Jack Nicklaus once said, “It is better to hit the wrong club with confidence then hitting the right one with no confidence.” This leads me to my tip of the week. What is the definition of insanity? Answer: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. This leads me to these thoughts for you and your game. For most golfers I suggest you find a club in your bag you love and use it as much as possible. This definitely rings true for my beginner golfers or ones trying to improve faster. Practice with that club as much as you can. Hit it often on the course. This can be a 7 iron or a favorite hybrid. Use it off the tee, use it around the greens. The reason I say this is you trust that club and feel confident with it. That confidence will bleed into the other clubs. That’s where the positive mind set comes in. We need to build that confidence in our games and within ourselves. I would rather hit that 7 iron consistently 160 yards down the hole then tee off with that driver I have no confidence in. Keep practicing and improving. Come see me!
Club Life
SEPTEMBER EVENTS MGA BATTLE OF THE AGES SEPT. 17-19
Tee Times
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SUNDAY BRUNCH SEPT. 20
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Regency Room
HAPPY HOUR IN THE PUB SEPTEMBER 25
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Pub
JUNIORS TENNIS/PIZZA PLAYDAY SEPTEMBER 25
6 p.m.
Tennis Courts
LADIES TENNIS SOCIAL & LUNCH SEPT. 30 Tennis Courts
9 a.m.-noon
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Hard work on court recognized for three of Club’s young tennis players Emma Chang, Annalise Ley and Juliette Sims represented Corpus Christi at the RSPA Junior Grand Prix State Championship at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels. They qualified based on their efforts and results throughout the year. Congratulations!
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New Membership Packages Help spread the word to people who may be interested in one of these packages and help grow CCCC membership!
Racquet Membership Provides unlimited access to Clubhouse facilities only, which includes: Clubhouse Dining, Racquet/Fitness/Pool facilities, Banquet/social facilities Initiation fee: $10,000 Monthly dues: $525 Monthly capital fund $100 Total initial investment: $10,625 Limited number of memberships available
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Legacy
Ages 18-34 years. Provides unlimited access to Club facilities including our 18-hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts (8 hard, 2 red clay, 4 pickleball), Pool area, Fitness area, Clubhouse Dining, Banquet/social facilities. Upgrading to ASH at 35 years is required. Eligibility determined by older spouse, if applicable. Initiation: $10,000 Monthly dues: $473.02 Monthly capital fund: $100 Tax: $872.27 Total initial investment: $11,445.29
A member’s child with direct lineage or legal guardianship (son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter) may be offered a Legacy Incentive of 20% off the initiation fee of an individual membership. Parents must have 5 years or more tenure with the Corpus Christi Country Club.
Lunch Specials/SEPT 22-26
TUE/CHICKEN FLAUTAS/$11 2 Chicken Flautas + Ranchero Sauce + Refried Beans + Rice + Shredded Lettuce + Pickled Onions + Cotija
WED/CHOOSE PASTA + SAUCE + PROTEIN/$15 Pasta Choice: Linguini, Cavatappi, Spaghetti + Sauce Choice: Marinara, Pesto, Alfredo + Protein Choice: Meatball, Chicken, Gulf Shrimp
THU/BEEF & POTATO EMPANADAS /$13 2 Steak & Potato Empanadas + Chimichurri
FRI/FRIED SHRIMP PO BOY/$16 Fried Gulf Shrimp + Shredded Lettuce + Tomato + Pickles + Remoulade + Hoagie Roll
SAT/PANCHO BURGER/$16 Griddled 8-oz. Patty + Bean & Cheese Chalupa + Guacamole + Jalapeno + Brioche Bun
dinner Specials/SEPT 22-26
TUE/CHICKEN FLAUTAS/$11 2 Chicken Flautas + Ranchero Sauce + Refried Beans + Rice + Shredded Lettuce + Pickled Onions + Cotija
WED/CHOOSE PASTA + SAUCE + PROTEIN/$15 Pasta Choice: Linguini, Cavatappi, Spaghetti + Sauce Choice: Marinara, Pesto, Alfredo + Protein Choice: Meatball, Chicken, Gulf Shrimp
THU/DIVER SCALLOP RISOTTO /$32 U15 Scallops + Saffron Risotto + Lemon Caper Brown Butter
FRI/PRIME RIB & FRIED SHRIMP /$38 12-oz. Ribeye + 3 Jumbo Fried Gulf Shrimp + Au Jus + Horseradish + Choice of Two Sides
SAT/BLACKENED CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE PASTA/$18 Blackened Chicken with Andouille + Fettucine + Mushrooms + Spinach + Cream Sauce + Parmesan
Grand Salad Bar
Made-to-Order Omelets Crispy Bacon Sausage Links Potatoes
Chef’s Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad + Shrimp Salad + Strawberries & Cream Tomato + Cucumber Salad Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese + Strawberries + Candied Pecans International Cheese Display Charcuterie Display Fruit Display Tomato Soup
Sunday
Brunch
Breakfast Bar
Grand Buffet
Carved Prime Rib of Beef Pork Loin + Peach Tea Glaze Vegetable Rice Pilaf Asparagus with Bacon & Caramelized Onions
Children’s Buffet
Sweet Endings
Chicken Tenders Grilled Cheese Fries
Assorted Sweet Treats
Sunday, September 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices: $35 adults/ages 13 & up, $32 seniors/65+, $15 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under. RSVPs: Through the grill.
HAPPY HOUR IN THE PUB
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 5:30-7:30 P.M. $2.50 DOMESTIC $3 HOUSE WINE $5 SPECIALTY COCKTAIL COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS
Junior Tennis & Pickleball & Pizza JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS FOR A NIGHT OF FUN! $15 PER JUNIOR (PIZZA, COOKIES, & JUICE BOXES)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - 6 p.m.
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Autumn Aces LADIES TENNIS SOCIAL
Wednesday, Sept. 30 Tennis 9 a.m.-noon Lunch at noon Rotating match play Please sign up with a partner Entry fee: $35
Corpus Christi Country Club upcoming Fit Days Callaway Golf Fit Day: September 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PXG Fit Day: October 23, time to be anounced
Ready to get started? Email which semester you want your junior to start and the class schedule (day & time) to: Joe Mitchell Jr. at golfpro@cccountryclub.com
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ENROLL TODAY! Joe Mitchell Jr. PGA Head Golf Professional For more information email: golfpro@cccountryclub.com
Fall Racquet Programs 2026 Private Tennis Lessons Zachary Williams: $60/hour ... $70 guest Gerry Maingot: $60/hour ... $70 guest Jelena Williams: $60/hour ... $70 guest Celia Rodriguez: $60/hour ... $70 guest Clay Reuter: $60/hour ... $70 guest Steven Francisco: $50/hour ... $55 guest Briana Torres: $50/hour ... $55 guest
Tiny Tennis Tiny Tennis provides introductory movement, ball skills, activities and tennis games. Red Ball: 36" court, instructed by Bri Torres When: Tuesday & Thursday 4:15-4:45 p.m. Ages: 3-5 years old Daily Fee: $10 member/$13 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 4-27, Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 1-29
Little Tennis Little Tennis provides introductory movement, ball skills, activities and tennis games. Red Ball: 36" court, instructed by Bri Torres When: Tuesday & Thursday 4:45-5:30 p.m. Ages: 5-7 years old Daily Fee: $10 member/$13 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 4-27, Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 1-29
Shark Aces
Junior: ‘Learn to Play Tennis’ (LTP)
Entry-Level Juniors introduced to basics of stroke technique, scoring and rules of tennis. Orange Ball: 60" court, instructed by Bri Torres When: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 7-12 years old Session fee: $100 member/$150 guest. Daily Fee: $15 member/$22 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 1-30, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 1-30
Entry-Level Juniors introduced to basics of stroke technique, scoring and rules of tennis. Orange Ball: 60" court, instructed by Zach Williams When: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 7-14 years old Session fee: $100 member/$150 guest. Daily Fee: $15 member/$22 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 1-30, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 1-30
Fall Racquet Programs 2026 Shark Pups Introduces young players to strategies and match competition with drills. Players should have completed Junior LPT or Shark Aces & started process to join Junior Team Tennis for match play. Orange Ball: 60" court, instructed by Zach Williams and Bri Torres. When: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 7-12 years old Session fee: $100 member/$150 guest. Daily Fee: $15 member/$22 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 2-30, Oct. 5-29, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-30
Shark Prep Designed for aspiring junior players starting to compete in local tournaments and Junior Team Tennis. This squad is comprehensive and focuses on building a solid foundation. Green Ball: Full court, instructed by Gerry Maingot and Zach Williams. When: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 7-11 years old Session fee: $100 member/$150 guest. Daily Fee: $15 member/$22 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 2-30, Oct. 5-29, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-30
Shark Squad Designed for entry-level junior players to learn technique and basic rules of tennis. Players advancing from here will join the Shark Tennis Academy. Yellow Ball: Full court, instructed by Bri Torres. When: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 11-18 years old Session fee: $100 member/$150 guest. Daily Fee: $15 member/$22 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 4-27, Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 1-29
Shark Tennis Academy Designed for dedicated and competitive junior players ages 11-18 and USTA-qualified Yellow Ball 10-and-unders who currently compete in L5, L6 or L7 tournaments. This comprehensive program integrates technical, physical, mental and tactical development. Structured match play is incorporated to replicate tournament conditions. Our coaching staff is available for tournament travel support. Instructed by: Zach Williams, Jelena Williams, Celia Rodriguez and Gerry Maingot When: Tuesdays-Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Ages: Qualified yellow ball players & 11-18 years old Session Fee: $250 member/$315 guest. Daily Fee: $28 member/$35 guest. Fees billed daily Sessions: Aug. 11-27, Sept. 1-30, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 1-30
Fall Racquet Programs 2026 Adult Learn to Play Tennis
Intro to Pickleball: Paddle & Play
Adult LTP introduces players to the basics of stroke technique, scoring and rules of tennis. Instructed by: Stephen Francisco. When: Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Fee: $18 members/$23 guests. Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 1-29, Oct. 5-27, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 1-29
Learn fundamentals of pickleball in a relaxed, entry-level friendly clinic. Instructed by: Zach Williams. When: Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: $18 members/$23 guests. Sessions: Aug. 3-31, Sept. 1-29, Oct. 5-27, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 1-29
Rally to the Rhythm
Cardio Tennis
Are you ready to move? How about tennis to music! Rallys, Rallys and more Rallys! Instructed by: Zach Williams. When: Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon Fee: $15 members/$20 guests. Sessions: Beginning August 6
Are you ready to move? How about tennis to music! Drills, Drills and more Drills! Instructed by: Zach Williams. When: Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. Fee: $18 members/$22 guests. Sessions: Beginning Aug. 1
Men’s Saturday Drop-In Workout Designed for adults who are competitive players. This workout covers stroke technique, singles and doubles strategy, drills, etc. Instructed by: Clay Reuter When: Saturdays 8:30-10 p.m. Fee: Billed according to number of players present. Sessions: Every Saturday starting Aug. 1
Please call us with any questions! See You on the Court! 361.991.7561
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PGA Head Golf Professional Joe R. Mitchell Jr. O: 361.991.7870 C: 361.571.5333
Controller Sylvia Mendez ext. 105
Director of Racquets Zach Williams O: 361.991.7561 C: 512.818.7824
Food & Beverage Director Carlos Mendez O: ext. 103 C: 361.500.9127
Private Events Director Ida Maldonado O: ext. 109 C: 832.477.2150
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361.991.2811 Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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GYM Monday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 6 a.m to 8 p.m
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